The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026 dated 14 August 2026 for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination (PET-2025)/18 covering 1,308 vacancies under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry (Pashupalan Nideshalay), Government of Uttar Pradesh. Pay is at Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300) of the 7th CPC. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a valid, non-negative normalised score are eligible to apply. Candidates without a PET-2025 score card cannot apply. Applications are submitted online at upsssc.gov.in from 14 September 2026 to 5 October 2026. The application fee is Rs. 25 (online processing fee only) for all categories. The Main Examination is an objective paper of 100 questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, with negative marking of 1/4 per wrong answer, covering veterinary pharmacy subject knowledge, computer concepts and general knowledge of Uttar Pradesh.
Important Note: Three things every PET-2025 qualified candidate must lock in before applying. First, this recruitment is open only to candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid normalised or absolute score – if you did not appear in PET-2025 or if your PET-2025 score is zero, negative or under Commission-level investigation (UI status), you cannot apply as a regular candidate. Candidates with UI or provisional status may apply conditionally, but shortlisting and selection are subject to the outcome of the ongoing inquiry. If you are in this status, apply only after understanding the full implication from the official notification on upsssc.gov.in. Second, the application portal opens on 14 September 2026 and is not live yet – note the date carefully, as the notification is published today (14 August) but the application window begins exactly one month later. The notification date and the application opening date are different. Third, the EWS certificate must be issued between 01 April 2026 and 05 October 2026, based on FY 2025-26 income and valid for FY 2026-27. An older EWS certificate, even if not expired by its own terms, will not be accepted.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Controlling Department | Directorate of Animal Husbandry (Pashupalan Nideshalay), Uttar Pradesh |
| Advertisement No. | 18-Pariksha/2026 |
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Examination | Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination (PET-2025)/18 |
| Post | Veterinary Pharmacist |
| Total Posts | 1,308 |
| Eligibility Prerequisite | Must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a valid, non-negative PET score |
| Educational Qualification | High School and Intermediate (Biology), plus 2-year 3-month Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy |
| Council Registration | Not required at present (Veterinary Pharmacy Council does not currently exist in UP) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years as on 01 July of the vacancy notification year |
| Pay Level | Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300) |
| Application Mode | Online only at upsssc.gov.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 25 (online processing fee, all categories) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting via PET-2025 score, then Main Written Examination |
| Application Opens | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 October 2026 |
| Fee Reconciliation and Correction | 12 October 2026 |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Application and Fee Payment | 5 October 2026 |
| Fee Reconciliation and Application Correction Last Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Main Examination Date | To be announced on upsssc.gov.in |
The notification is published today (14 August 2026) but the application portal opens one month later on 14 September 2026. No application can be submitted before that date.
Vacancy Details – Category-wise
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 576 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 359 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 237 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 130 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6 |
| Total | 1,308 |
Horizontal Reservation (within the 1,308 posts)
| Special Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Women | 261 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 65 |
| Persons with Disability (Divyangjan) | 26 |
| Outstanding Sportsperson | 26 |
The vacancy count and category-wise distribution may increase or decrease based on updated Government of Uttar Pradesh orders on reservation. Posts are a mix of permanent and temporary positions.
Eligibility Criteria
PET-2025 Prerequisite
This Main Examination is open only to candidates who:
- Appeared in the UPSSSC PET-2025 examination, AND
- Hold a valid PET-2025 score that is non-zero and non-negative
Candidates with a zero, negative, or UI (under investigation) or Provisional PET-2025 status may apply conditionally. Their candidature at the Main Exam stage will be subject to the outcome of the Commission’s ongoing inquiry.
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic | High School (10th) and Intermediate (12th) with Biology stream, from UP Board or a recognised equivalent Board |
| Professional | 2-year 3-month Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from a University or institution established by law in India |
| Council Registration | Not required at present. As per the Additional Chief Secretary (Animal Husbandry) letter dated 20.05.2026, the Veterinary Pharmacy Council does not currently exist in Uttar Pradesh |
| Language | Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
All qualifications and eligibility conditions must be met as on the last date of application, 5 October 2026.
Preferential Qualification (for tie-breaking, all else equal)
- Minimum 2 years of service in the Territorial Army, or
- Possession of NCC ‘B’ Certificate
Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age (General) | 40 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 July of the year in which vacancies are notified |
| Age Relaxation – SC, ST, OBC (UP domicile) | As per UP Government orders |
| Age Relaxation – UP Government Employees | 5 years (Personnel Department order dated 27.08.2013) |
| Age Relaxation – Ex-Servicemen | As per the UP Public Service Reservation Act, 1993 (as amended) |
Candidates who are not original and permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh are not eligible for any age relaxation or reservation and will be treated as Unreserved candidates.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| All categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) | Rs. 00 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
Payment through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan at any SBI branch. Once paid, the fee is not refunded. A separate Main Examination fee is payable only by candidates shortlisted for the Main Exam, before downloading the Main Exam admit card. This fee is not collected at the application stage.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Shortlisting | Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Examination based on their normalised PET-2025 score, category-wise, at up to 15 times the advertised vacancies (including all at the cut-off score) |
| 2. Main Written Examination | Objective paper, 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, negative marking 1/4 per wrong answer. If held across multiple shifts or days, scores are normalised |
| 3. Document Verification | After the Main Exam result |
| 4. Final Selection | Based on Main Exam merit, within the notified vacancy count and reservation matrix |
Main Examination Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Subject-related Knowledge (Veterinary Pharmacy) | 65 | 65 |
| Part 2 | Computer and Information Technology Concepts | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Information related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes). Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer. All questions are objective, multiple-choice type.
Syllabus Highlights
Part 1 – Subject Knowledge (Veterinary Pharmacy)
Anatomy of Livestock and Poultry; Introduction to Livestock Management; Livestock Breeds and Economic Traits; Basics of Animal Nutrition and Health; Basics of Animal Physiology; Basics of Clinical Pathology; Elementary Parasitology; Fundamentals of Pharmacology; Clinical Biochemistry and Introduction to Gynaecology; Basics of Clinical Veterinary Medicine; Veterinary Clinical Pharmacy; Preliminary Surgical Procedures; Pharmacist Jurisprudence; Farm Management and Extensions; Hospital Practice Training.
Part 2 – Computer and Information Technology
History and applications of computers; internet and World Wide Web; hardware and software; input-output devices; IP addressing; IT gadgets; email; MS-Word and MS-Excel essentials; operating systems; social networking and e-governance; digital financial tools; cybersecurity; emerging technologies including AI, Big Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning and IoT.
Part 3 – General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh
History, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dance, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs, tourism; geography, natural resources, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals; economy, agriculture, industry, business and employment; polity, administration; and current affairs relating to Uttar Pradesh.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC website – Click Here – from 14 September 2026.
- Look for Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026 under the “Live Advertisement Segment” on the homepage.
- Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile or email.
- Personal details filled during PET-2025 (name, parents’ names, category, date of birth, gender, contact details) auto-populate from the PET record.
- Fill in the qualification details (educational and professional) specific to this advertisement.
- Enter the verification code and click Submit to generate your 11-digit application registration number.
- Photograph and signature uploaded during PET-2025 auto-populate – they cannot be modified.
- Fill “Other Details” (preferential qualification, if any) and verify the address.
- Read and accept the Declaration, tick the checkbox and click Save and Submit.
- Pay Rs. 25 through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan.
- After fee reconciliation, the application is auto-submitted. Download and print the final application form.
Important Instructions
- PET-2025 score card is mandatory. Candidates without a PET-2025 score cannot apply.
- The application portal opens on 14 September 2026 – it is not yet live.
- All eligibility conditions must be met by 5 October 2026 (last date of application).
- EWS certificate must be issued between 01.04.2026 and 05.10.2026, based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for FY 2026-27.
- For women candidates, caste certificate issued in the name of the father’s side alone is accepted.
- The date of birth recorded in the High School (Class 10) certificate alone is accepted as age proof. No other document is valid.
- Candidates not originally or permanently domiciled in Uttar Pradesh receive no reservation or age relaxation and are treated as Unreserved.
- Married male candidates with more than one living spouse, and women who marry such men, are not eligible unless specifically exempted by the Governor.
- The UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 applies to this examination. Malpractice, impersonation or concealment of material facts leads to debarment.
- Only the last finally submitted application with successful fee payment is considered valid.
- Passing the Main Examination does not itself confer a right to appointment. The Commission reserves the right to modify or cancel the process.
- The Commission does not correspond with individual candidates. All updates are published only on upsssc.gov.in.
Documents Required
- High School and Intermediate certificates and marksheets (Biology stream)
- Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma certificate and marksheet
- PET-2025 score card
- Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC) in the prescribed format from the competent authority
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and 05.10.2026 (FY 2026-27)
- Freedom fighter dependent certificate, where applicable
- Disability certificate (Form II, III or IV as applicable) for Divyangjan candidates
- Ex-servicemen discharge or service documents
- Outstanding Sportsperson certificate in the prescribed format
- Territorial Army service proof or NCC ‘B’ Certificate for preferential qualification claims
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (from 14 September 2026) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| UPSSSC Official Website | Click Here |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026 dated 14 August 2026 issued by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination (PET-2025)/18, covering 1,308 vacancies under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh, at Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300).
Q2. Is PET-2025 mandatory to apply?
✅ Yes, absolutely. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a valid, non-negative normalised or absolute PET score can apply. Candidates without a PET-2025 score card are not eligible. Candidates with UI (under investigation) or Provisional PET status may apply conditionally, subject to inquiry outcome.
Q3. When does the application open and what is the last date?
✅ The portal opens on 14 September 2026 at upsssc.gov.in. The last date for application and fee payment is 5 October 2026. Fee reconciliation and application correction are allowed until 12 October 2026. The notification is published today but the portal is not yet live.
Q4. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 25 (online processing fee only) for all categories – UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS. There is no separate application fee. A separate Main Exam fee is payable only by shortlisted candidates before downloading the Main Exam admit card.
Q5. What qualification is required?
✅ High School and Intermediate (Biology stream) from UP Board or equivalent, plus a 2-year 3-month Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from a recognised institution. Council registration is not required as the Veterinary Pharmacy Council does not currently exist in Uttar Pradesh, per the ACS letter dated 20.05.2026.
Q6. What is the age limit?
✅ 18 to 40 years as on 01 July of the vacancy notification year. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, UP Government employees (5 years) and Ex-Servicemen as per UP Government rules. Non-UP domicile candidates receive no relaxation and are treated as Unreserved.
Q7. What is the selection process?
✅ Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Exam based on their PET-2025 normalised score, category-wise at up to 15 times the vacancy. The Main Written Examination is 100 objective MCQs for 100 marks in 2 hours, covering Veterinary Pharmacy (65 marks), Computer and IT (15 marks) and General Knowledge of UP (20 marks). There is negative marking of 1/4 per wrong answer.
Q8. What is the EWS certificate requirement?
✅ The EWS Income and Asset Certificate must be issued between 01 April 2026 and 05 October 2026, based on FY 2025-26 income and valid for FY 2026-27. Older EWS certificates are not accepted.
Q9. What is the salary for this post?
✅ Level-5 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix – Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month, plus Dearness Allowance, HRA, and other UP Government service benefits.
Q10. Does passing the Main Exam guarantee appointment?
✅ No. Passing the Main Examination does not itself confer a right to appointment. Final appointment is subject to document verification, character verification and the standard recruitment process. The Commission reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment at any stage.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026 dated 14 August 2026, issued by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination (PET-2025)/18 covering 1,308 vacancies under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh, as published on the official UPSSSC website upsssc.gov.in. The official notification PDF on upsssc.gov.in is the sole authoritative source. UPSSSC PET-2025 qualification is mandatory. The application portal opens on 14 September 2026 and is not yet live. Vacancy numbers may increase or decrease. The Commission does not correspond with individual candidates. All updates are published only on upsssc.gov.in. All links above lead only to the official UPSSSC website.
